31-34 Weeks Baby #2

How Far Along? 31-34 Weeks

Total Weight Gain: 20 pounds. Last time I weighed myself I was 130.

Symptoms: I’ve had a really rough 4 weeks. It started to go down hill when I had a week of pregnancy insomnia, then my SI flared up and my hips and lower back started hurting as well. Every night I’m wide awake for 2-4 hours so I’m exhausted. Cruz dropped so early so I feel everything in my hips and have a ton of pressure on my bladder almost constantly. I’ve also had some pretty intense heartburn and nausea.

Movement? Cruz is one busy boy! It’s amazing how strong both of my boys have been in the womb. Sometimes I feel like he’s going to come through my skin! Cruz get the hiccups almost daily just like Cash! My midwife said it’s the sign of a well formed diaphragm.

Sleep? As I mentioned above I have not been sleeping well. I’m exhausted all the time. I so badly want to sleep but I’m so uncomfortable that it’s almost impossible to get a good night sleep.

Exercise? It has been raining so much latly so anytime we have good weather we are trying to take advantage of it by going on walks and taking Cash to the park. I cannot wait for summer!

Food Cravings: I recently discovered RX Bars and I love them! I have a blueberry RX Bar and a string cheese in the middle of the night when I wake up hungry.

Food Aversions: None. I just don’t like anything scented – perfume/cologne, laundry detergent, candles, plug ins etc. They turn my stomach.

Happy or Moody? I’ve been pretty up and down these past few weeks. It’s so hard to stay positive and not let my emotions get the best of me when I’m so tired. This has definitely been a tough pregnancy. I get super emotional when I think about how much I enjoyed being pregnant with Cash and how different it is the second time around.

Miss Anything? Sleep. Sleep. Sleep.

Best Moment This Week: I always love our appointments with our midwives. Cash gets to help take my blood pressure and he loves to hear the heartbeat. I adore the look of pure joy on his face when hears it.

Looking Forward to: Meeting Cruz! I can’t wait to see what he looks like!

30 Weeks Baby #2

How Far Along? 30 Weeks

Total Weight Gain: 14 pounds. I weighed 126 this morning so that’s a pound less than last week.

Symptoms: I’ve been experiencing Braxton Hicks tightening almost every night. My SI has been giving me a little trouble this week as well.

Movement? Cruz is so active! Nick and Cash have both been able to feel Cruz moving around so much this week!

Sleep? Some nights are great and other nights I’m awake for a few hours in the middle of the night. Pregnancy insomnia is so frustrating. I also get up to pee 3 times a night.

Exercise? We took Cash on a couple walks this week but it is so bitter cold and windy still!

Food Cravings: I’ve really been craving paleo pumpkin pancakes. Cash asks for them almost every morning so it’s good that our cravings coincide. I like to add collagen powder, bone broth protein and blueberries to the recipe we use.

Food Aversions: None.

Happy or Moody? Happy! I’ve been nesting, cooking meals to freeze and organizing like crazy. I love nesting mode!

Miss Anything? Sushi! I can’t wait to have some delicious sushi from Syringa after Cruz is born!

Best Moment This Week: We picked our birth photographer! We met with two photographers and viewed the gallery of another. We decided to hire Laura Fifield for Cruz’s birth. She is so nice and I love her work. I know she will be a great addition to our birth team.

Looking Forward to: Finishing the deep cleaning and organizing of our house. We are taking it room by room. It will feel good to have our house all in shape by the time Cruz arrives.